HAIFA, Israel (Interstat) — Hap Be’er Sheva opened its Ligat ha’Al season with a wild 4-3 victory over Hapoel Haifa on Saturday at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The result was a major upset, defying projections that heavily favored the home side. Dan Biton scored a hat trick for the visitors, including a 78th-minute goal that proved to be the winner. Rotem Hatuel added two goals and an assist for Hap Be’er Sheva. The match was chaotic, featuring six second-half goals and a red card shown to Hap Be’er Sheva’s Djibril Thialaw Diop in the 50th minute. Hap Be’er Sheva starts the campaign 1-0-0, while Hapoel Haifa begins 0-1-0.